Haunted Ladies Literary Club by Teri-Lynn Hope offers a ghostly good time perfect for mystery and classic literature lovers. Teri is excited for the next chapter of her life after earning her psychology degree and moving to England. Despite years of pursuing her degree, she has different plans for her future: she longs to be a writer. She daydreams about writing stories that imitate the authors she admires most: Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, and Mary Shelley, incredible women who inspire her to be creative and clever and move into a house located in Great Brinsley Green. Soon mysterious writing begins to appear, commenting on her book, and she finds herself in the middle of a murder when her neighbor is found dead. Not only is her curiosity piqued, but she begins to question her sanity when she meets the ghosts of her four heroes who are intent on helping her solve the murder despite their constant bickering.

Teri-Lynn Hope crafts a unique mystery with ghosts as guides, humor, and inspiration when Teri’s heroes manifest to help her. The story includes authors of the Regency and Victorian eras with four brilliant and talented women whose novels are famous. Mary Shelley, Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte, and Jane Austen guide Teri with advice that ranges from writing to murder and adding humor to the story. Hope captures these women’s personalities and headstrong natures with genuine respect and admiration that make you love every scene they’re in together. Readers who adore these writers will especially enjoy this mystery and will be able to see themselves in Teri’s character. Despite their paranormal presence, the story remains grounded in reality by having Teri question her sanity with what she learned in getting her degree. This keeps the mystery lighthearted while never missing a beat on the fun and delight of the concept. Haunted Ladies Literary Club blends murder, ghosts, and literary greats for a unique story that will have you laughing at the dialogue, charm, and humor.

Originality is one of the novel’s great strengths, boasting an interesting story and solid plotting. The author has created a work with memorable characters and a distinctive plot line that will appeal to fans of the genre. The characters are well-rendered, memorable, and appealing. Readers will be invested in their stories.